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They are already second years? That seems fast. Although I guess it is only 1 cour.

But anyways this episode reminded me of the Sakura mochi I had in Japan. Although I had it during Christmas so I guess not the most appropriate time. It's a very pretty dessert. Although red bean flavored stuff is not a favorite of mine

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On another note I know we have Shiori with glasses but I actually like Tamako's design when she is wearing glasses herself. She looks cuter and more original that way to me.

Would anyone find it weird if I said that this latest episode felt a lot like Hyouka?

I'd say that this episode had a touch of good directing that made it such a nice, introspective watch. The mellow background music, the long silences, and the still shots really helped build the atmosphere of that cafe scene between Tamako and Shiori. I almost wish that this show had a more interesting cast to take full advantage of scenes like this.

I certainly think Hyouka sometimes had the same warm and fuzzy feeling Tamako market has, and I can't help but think of Chitanda any time we see Tamako with her hair down. And beyond character designs, Tamako has the same sense of sweet whimsy that so marked Chitanda, and KyoAni is a master at getting that across with both characters during their respective scenes. I think the difference is that the whimsy level has been amped up with Dera, and instead of the focus being on the brooding and darkly perceptive Oreki, the focus here is on the sweet and whimsical character, PLUS the idealized market community she lives in.

It just struck me why I like the show so much, even though I'm not sure if I'll in the end find it worthwhile to watch multiple times--Tamako market is the world I'd want my daughter to grow up in. It's the famed social cohesion of Japan at its best, with enough whimsy thrown in to accomodate individual quirks and some degree of self-definition.

Why do they use the exact same style as Keion I wonder... I thought theyd go for something fresh and new.

But its an original KyoAni production and not terrible, so that's good at least. It's cute.

Tamako Market and the K-On anime share the same character designer, namely Yukiko Horiguchi (she was also involved in the Lucky Star's anime character design). She also was the original character designer for Kokoro Connect.

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Not whining, wondering. Is it so bad to wonder why the characters look exactly like Keion but aren't based on a Kakifly manga??

Kakifly's artstyle and designs don't even look that similar to what Horiguchi put out for K-On!'s anime.

As for me, I really dig Horiguchi's designs and animation style, so I'm totally okay with a show in that vein. Tamako Market is like a much more polished version of K-On! in those terms, so all the better.

Apologies for the double post; the official website updated a few hours ago with news of a character song album, twinkle ride CD.There's two release dates given, one for February 20, and the other is March 20, not sure which one is correct at this stage...

February 20th is the correct date. I've cross-checked a few retailer sites and they all agree with that date (as does the official twitter account).